VP, Senior Events Manager

  • Robert Walters
  • Aug 18, 2026
Contractor Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for a senior events professional to join a prestigious global financial services organisation and take ownership of a high-profile EMEA events portfolio.

You'll be delivering sophisticated client experiences across London and Europe, from intimate executive roundtables through to larger-scale events for 100-250 guests, working closely with senior stakeholders, VIP clients and leading event suppliers. It's a genuinely hands-on role with significant visibility, international exposure and plenty of variety.

Title: Senior Events Manager - 6-Month ContractLocation: London Working pattern: 5 days in the officeContract: 6-month maternity coverRate: £350 per dayTravel: European travel required

This is a senior, hands-on events role focused on creating and delivering high-touch client experiences across London and wider Europe. You'll own events from initial planning and strategy through to delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders, VIP guests and external suppliers.

The team delivers around 100 events each year, ranging from intimate executive roundtables to larger client events attracting 100-250 guests, as well as contributing to wider global programmes.

The Role:
  • Own the planning and delivery of a portfolio of client events across EMEA.
  • Develop event concepts, formats and experiences aligned to business objectives.
  • Manage the full event lifecycle, including budgets, suppliers, contracts, logistics and compliance.
  • Coordinate venues, vendors, AV, registration, speakers and VIP guests.
  • Manage event communications, invitations, microsites and post-event follow-up.
  • Produce event reports and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders.
  • Support larger regional and global event programmes.
  • Use your knowledge of European cities, venues and event trends to recommend compelling experiences.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider events team to deliver consistently high standards.
Candidate Criteria:
  • 5+ years' corporate events experience, with significant senior-level experience.
  • Experience delivering high-end client events, ideally within private banking, financial services or luxury/consumer brands.
  • Strong end-to-end event planning and execution experience.
  • Excellent supplier and vendor management skills.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
  • The ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel regularly across Europe.

European language skills, particularly French, Spanish, Italian or German, would be advantageous.

Why Consider It?

This is a high-visibility events position within a genuinely prestigious global organisation, offering exposure to senior stakeholders, sophisticated client audiences and an international events programme.

£350 per day - 6-month FTC - London - European travel

If you're an experienced events professional who enjoys delivering sophisticated, high-touch experiences and wants to work on an international portfolio, this could be a particularly strong move.

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